Energy
- All Positive Footprints houses are to be as energy efficient as is practical
- Energy Supplies will come from renewable resources where practical
- Energy Efficient appliances will be promoted throughout
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Choose Efficent Appliances powered by Energy from Renewable Resources
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Material
- Material including their transport and installation must be as non-polluting as possible
- Materials are to be as environmentally sustainable as possible
- Low Embodied Energy materials are given preference
- Material extraction must not harm threatened ecosystems
- Materials that unduly deplete limited natural resources are to be avoided
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Do Not Use Rainforest Timber
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Recycling
- Recycled materials will be chosen wherever practical
- Waste leaving the house is to be controlled, recycled and minimised as much as possible
- Water will be harvested and recycled on site where practical
- Provision will be provided to allow organic material to be recycled on site
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Reduce & Recycle Construction Waste
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Health
- Materials are to be as environmentally benign as possible
- Materials contributing to Sick Building Syndrome and VOC off-gassing will be minimised
- Daylight will be introduced to as many area as is practical
- Controlled natural ventilation is to be incorporated in the passive solar design
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Breath Healthily with low V.O.C. in your home
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Education
- Systems will be implemented to collect practical feedback on energy, gas and water use, to assist in post occupancy evaluation
- Education and support will be provided to helo occupants minimise impact on the environment
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Grow Food Forest Using Permaculture
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Conservation
- Local habitat and plantings for native flora and fauna are promoted
- Food forest and permaculture design are supported
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Functionality and Style
- Buildings and the features contained within must be easy to use and maintain, and appropriate to client's purpose
- Buildings must be beautiful and have a feeling of sanctuary
- Buildings must be space efficient
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